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12 Bà mụ are worshiped at a number of temples such as Hóc Ông Temple, Biên Hòa Temple, Phước Tường Thủ Đức Temple, Minh Hương Gia Thạnh Chợ Lớn Temple; in the family when a woman gives birth or child is sick, and is especially honored in the ritual of worshiping the Mụ (cúng Mụ) held when the child
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